Images of relaxing beach sunsets or visiting exotic locations are common expectations when most people travel. Never, have I ever heard of someone looking forward to searching for a dentist due to an emergency while on holiday. The reality is, that Iβve been involved in helping people out in this department on more occasions than […]
READ MOREEight Items to Include in Your Dental Emergency Kit
Having a first aid kit at home, in the car or when travelling is quite common these days. Is a dental emergency kit part of your first aid kit? Itβs hard to think logically and have necessary items on-hand to deal with the situation when an accident occurs. Itβs always better to be prepared. Setting […]
READ MORE3 Life Saving Tips to Learn About Your Gums. Do these things to improve your health.
When was the last time you looked at your gums? I mean really looked at them. Theyβre covered by your lips and unless you have a huge smile or stretch your lips out with your fingers, you generally donβt notice them. They don’t bother you, right? Why should you even care? The best way to […]
READ MOREDo you wake up feeling tired? Part 2. What you can do about it.
Ok, so itβs time to do something about your own, or possibly your partnerβs snoring. Youβre sick of feeling sleepy or tired during the day, or maybe your doctor told you that your sleep may be a problem. Have you been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Weβre here to partner with you to improve your […]
READ MOREDo you wake up feeling tired? Part 1. Maybe thereβs something you can, or need, to do about it!
Does your partnerβs snoring keep you awake at night? Do you snore? Do you feel sleepy or tired during the day even though you think you had a good nightβs sleep? Do you ever wake up with headaches? Do you feel irritable or have difficulty concentrating? Has your doctor told you that your blood pressure […]
READ MOREMaintaining Optimal Oral Health as You Age. Why is this important?
Maintaining Optimal Oral Health as You Age.Β Why is this important? βEverythingβs working and doing its job.Β Why do you want to go through a renovation?β my patient posed the question. Yes, he was right, everything was working β¦ but I could see how it could be better.Β Only in the middle of my career, […]
READ MOREAre You Damaging Your Childβs Teeth (or Your Own) When Packing Snacks?
Healthy snacks and lunchboxes for our growing kids There is so much information and promotion about what is considered βhealthyβ for our kidsβ school lunchboxes. How much of this is damaging to your childrenβs teeth? We need to ensure our children enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five groups every day as […]
READ MOREIs it normal to clench or grind my teeth? [Bruxism and grinding teeth]
Is it normal to clench or grind my teeth? You might be surprised to discover this is actually an age old question. Even as far back as a couple of millenia, you will find references to the βgrinding and gnashingβ of teeth in the bible. So weβre aware itβs been happening in humans for thousands […]
READ MOREDo I have my wisdom teeth and do I need to have them removed?
Most patients at some stage have asked their dentist, Do I have wisdom teeth and do I need to have them removed? Whether theyβre experiencing discomfort and pain and suspect itβs related to wisdom teeth, or simply curious about whatβs going on in their mouth, having a clear understanding about the status of your wisdom […]
READ MOREDental extras or ancillary cover for dental: Is it worth it?
This article is the third of three articles that address the questions and concerns patients have around private health insurance extras cover in relation to dental care. As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental clinic in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the private health […]
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